The One Show Competition 2025
The One Show Competition 2025
The One Show is the world's most prestigious award show in advertising and design, celebrating over 50 years of excellence in creativity. Recognized for its iconic Gold Pencil, The One Show honors groundbreaking ideas and exceptional creative talent from around the globe. For the 2025 edition, The One Show has introduced several new categories across various disciplines, reflecting the evolving landscape of creativity. The One Show is the world's most prestigious award show in advertising and design, celebrating creativity for over 50 years. Renowned for the Gold Pencil, it honors groundbreaking ideas and exceptional talent within the creative community.
Produced annually by The One Club for Creativity, a leading non-profit organization, its mission is to support and celebrate the global creative community.
Eligibility Criteria
  • This competition is exclusively open to everyone.
  • Entries must be submitted by industry professionals only, including freelancers. Student work, spec work, or non-commissioned passion projects are not accepted.
  • Work produced on behalf of The One Club for Creativity (including The One Show, ADC Annual Awards, Type Directors Club, Young Ones Student Awards, etc.) is not eligible.
  • The One Club reserves the right to disqualify entries submitted without proper documentation verifying the creation of the work.
    Entry Fees:
  • ALL entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • By submitting entries, entrants commit to paying all entry fees in full.
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    Submission Categories & Conditions
    Category Highlights Include:
  • Gaming
  • Commerce
  • B2B
  • Creative Use of Humor
  • Creative Use of Drama
  • For Good
  • Creative Use of Technology & AI
    Terms & Conditions:
  • The One Club requires proof of publication for all entries and may request additional proof of initial publication or air date within 15 days of the request.
  • By submitting entries, the entrant grants permission to The One Club to show, copy, or play the entries as deemed appropriate.
  • The One Club reserves the right to make entries available for educational and reference purposes.
  • Entrants are responsible for ensuring that any copyrighted material is approved or released.
  • All entries are subject to The One Show rules as stated on the entry site. The decisions of judges are final, and any disputes will be decided by The One Club Board of Directors.
  • The One Club reserves the right to disqualify work found to be compromised in originality or veracity after review.
  • Entry Deadlines
  • Super Early: November 1, 2024
  • Early: December 13, 2024
  • Regular: January 31, 2025
  • Extended: February 14, 2025
  • Final: February 28, 2025
  • Submission Restrictions
  • The exact same work may be entered into a maximum of 3 different categories per discipline (excluding craft and innovation categories).
  • The exact same work may not be entered multiple times into the same category, regardless of the deadline period.
  • Different executions of the exact same work may not be entered into the same category.
  • The exact same work may be entered into The One Show for two consecutive years ONLY if:
  • The work meets the eligibility requirements for both seasons.
    At least one of the following is true:
  • The work did NOT win an award (Pencil, Merit, Special Award) in any category in the previous season.
  • The work is entered into Creative Effectiveness, Green Pencil, SDG Pencil, or Penta Pencil in the current season.
  • The work was only entered into the R&D category in the IP & Product Design discipline in a previous season.
  • International Entries
  • The One Show accepts entries from around the world. All work should be submitted in its original language.
  • English translations are required for all work in another language:
  • Image and Audio Media: Provide an English translation in the "Judging Description / Translation" field.
  • Video Media: Provide English subtitles or a translation in the "Judging Description / Translation" field.
  • PDF Media: Must be submitted in English.
  • URL Media: Use the "Judging Description / Translation" field for necessary instructions in English.
  • Physical Materials: Use the "English Translation" field in the Information section on the entry.
    Non-Compliance:
  • The One Club reserves the right to review all entries during the judging process. Non-compliance with the rules may result in:
  • An agency or individual entering work made for non-existent clients will be banned for 5 years.
  • Entering an ad that has only run once will result in a 3-year ban.
  • Any penalties for non-compliance will be at the discretion of The One Club.
  • How To Apply
    Follow the below steps to apply for the program:
    1. Visit Our Official Website.
    2. Read carefully all the information about the program details.
    3. Click on the "Register" to complete the registration with required details.
    4. After successful registration, Use the received credentials to log into your account.
    5. Once logged in, Click on the "Apply" button.
    6. You will be directed to the application form. Fill in all the required details accurately.
    7. Before submitting, review all the information you have provided.
    8. After that, Click on the "Submit” button to submit your application.
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    Prizes

    The One Show Competition 2025
    SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER
    The One Club for Creativity
    APPLICATION DEADLINE
    28 February
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    The One Show is the world's most prestigious award show in advertising and design, celebrating over 50 years of excellence in creativity. Recognized for its iconic Gold Pencil, The One Show honors groundbreaking ideas and exceptional creative talent from around the globe. For the 2025 edition, The One Show has introduced several new categories across various disciplines, reflecting the evolving landscape of creativity. The One Show is the world's most prestigious award show in advertising and design, celebrating creativity for over 50 years. Renowned for the Gold Pencil, it honors groundbreaking ideas and exceptional talent within the creative community.
    Produced annually by The One Club for Creativity, a leading non-profit organization, its mission is to support and celebrate the global creative community.